Art and Design (BA) with K-12 Education Certification Lindenwood University

Lindenwood offers an Art and Design (BA) with K-12 Education Certification Preparation. Students seeking (Grades K-12) certification must (1) earn a bachelor of arts in art and design and (2) complete the requirements for a minor in education (Grades K-12).

The Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design with K-12 Education Certification prepares students to teach art at a variety of levels. Beginning with a strong studio foundation, students also learn pedagogy, classroom management, and lesson planning before getting first-hand experience in the classroom themselves during student teaching. The teacher preparation component is interwoven into the program with an equal emphasis on studio experience and educational practice. The degree is ideal for students who want to share their love of the arts and design to help others with their education and similar creative passions.

Education (Grades K-12) Minor Coursework

37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• EDU 11110 Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences
• EDU 20200 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
• EDU 21501 Teacher Education Seminar I
• EDU 30710 Content Literacy for Diverse Learners
• EDU 32100 Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology
• EDU 34100 Education of the Exceptional Child
• EDU 34310 Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences
• EDU 38700 Reading/Writing Across Curriculum
• EDU 40400 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning
• EDU 41000 Student Teaching

Oral Communications Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• COM 10500 Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking
• COM 11000 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
• SW 20000 Intercultural Communication

Content Area Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• EDU 33300 Secondary Methods of Teaching Art

Art and Design, BA

Major Coursework

24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 10050 Introduction to Web Design
• AAD 10600 Design I
• AAD 13000 Drawing I
• AAD 13600 Design II
• AAD 14000 Visual Storytelling
• AAD 18101 Digital Photography I
• ARTH 22200 History of Western Art to 1300
• ARTH 22400 History of Western Art from 1300

Foundation Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 12000 Digital Foundations
• AAD 20300 Adobe Certification in Photoshop
• AAD 20400 Adobe Certification in Illustrator

Introduction to Art/Design/Fashion Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 10000 Introduction to Art and Design
• FBD 20000 Introduction to Fashion Design

Art and Design Elective Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 30105 Applied Art and Design
• AMC 44444 Internship

Capstone Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

• AAD 41000 Art and Design Capstone

Seminar Coursework

Zero credit hour course in which students are required to enroll every fall and spring semester from matriculation to degree conferral.

• AAD 10200 Art and Design Seminar

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.

Note: students pursuing K-12 Art teaching certification may satisfy Practical Application & Capstone Coursework by completing EDU 41000 Student Teaching.